Black Friday Sale!

Before you eat turkey, watch the game, and stand in line for Black Friday goodies, I thought I'd share with you what Island Scrapbooking will have on sale on Friday so you can plan your strategy accordingly....

• All printed paper is Buy One Get One Free!
• 12x12 smoothies are 3 for $1.00
• 40% off all Lawn Fawn clear sets
• 40% off all Paper Smooches clear sets
• Buy One Get One Free 8 1/2 x 11" paper packs (limit 3 free)
• 50% off red tagged items- come see our new markdowns!

AND... Island Scrapbooking Members- please check your email for a bonus coupon!

Also- Tracy's class that was scheduled for earlier this month has been re-scheduled to Saturday, 11/24/12.  Join her in making these cute Christmas tags!  Inquire at the store to sign up.

Just a reminder that the store will be closed on Wednesday, 11/21/12 and Thanksgiving, 11/22/12.  We will re-open for Black Friday on 11/23 at 10:00am.  See you then!

November 2012 Newsletter

Holiday time is in full swing-

It is unbelievable that the holiday season is right around the corner.  Everyone seems to be getting ready for Holiday cards, gifts and craft fairs.  We have a huge selection of Holiday papers in stock that are fit for your crafting needs.

We also have a great selection of die cuts, stamps, and laser cut words that will help you with all your projects.

Island Scrapbooking Reusable Bags

We are trying to stay ahead of the game as new laws about plastic bag use are going into effect in January.  We are trying to encourage everyone to get into the habit of bringing their own bags starting now.  We do have a limited supply of our own personalized “Island Scrapbooking” reusable bags for sale for just $1.00 each.  Some of our customers have been kind enough to bring back the plastic bags, we currently use, for us to use again.  We will still kindly accept any of our plastic bags you can bring in to recycle as we are still allowed to use plastic for a couple more months.  We are grateful to those who do recycle an appreciate your participation in this new environmentally friendly direction.

Sister Stamps Release #10

The anticipation is over and we can’t be more excited to announce Sister Stamps newest release!  It is the start of the Chinese Zodiac series (See picture below!).  This year is The Year of the Snake!

As you can see the Snake and Horse are being released as the first of a series of the Zodiac animals.  Their release dates are listed below their pictures, so we can mark our calendars for these cuties!  For the Snake and the Horse release, we are offering 10% OFF pre-paid orders now till November 17^th.  We are also taking pre-orders with the same pre-paid discount for all of the Zodiac animals.  Pre-order soon and be sure to get these more limited releases.  We can also look forward to other releases from Sister Stamps to be released between the zodiac series images.  Please watch the blog and newsletter to see what is to come.  We hear exciting images are in the works.

Save the Date

Here are more exciting dates to save for upcoming events:

November 21:  Day before Thanksgiving we will be closed to prep for a huge Black Friday Sale

November 22:  Thanksgiving Day- Closed

November 23:  Black Friday- We will be open and having a Huge Day After Thanksgiving Sale!!  Please watch the blog for further details.  You won’t want to miss it!

December 8:  Jenny’s Christmas Craft Fair!  8am-1pm- there will be great handmade items such as beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, paper crafts (gift card holders, clipboards), recipe books, calendars, Christmas Wreaths and décor, fabric crafts, and that is just to name a few.  Please inquire within the store for more details and the address whit directions.

December 25:  Christmas Day Closed (Tuesday)

December 26:  Wednesday- Huge End of the Year Sale!  Last day for 2012.

December 27-January 15:  CLOSED for annual inventory and shop cleaning.  As always we hope to open sooner if at all possible.  Please watch the blog/facebook for more info.

Don’t forget we offer Gift Certificates all year long!!

November Classes

Stencil Class

Learn different ways to use your stencils for simple backgrounds also using Dream Weaver pasts.  You will make three card faces using different techniques.

Date:  Saturday:  11/10/12

Time:  10:30am-12:30pm

Cost:  $12

Instructor:  Tracy

Supplies:  Scissors, adhesive, distress tool or sponge, and stencil brushes (2-3) fi you have them.

Gift Card Holder and Holiday Tags Class

Please join Tracy as she shows you ways to use the new Metallic Distress Stains and make a few Holiday Tags and Gift Card Holder just in time for the Holiday Season. Please stop by the shop to see samples.

Date:  Saturday, 11/17/12

Time:  10:30am-12:30pm

Cost:  $15

Instructor:  Tracy

Supplies:  Scissors, adhesive, metallic stains if you have, distress tool, and a craft mat.  More supplies may be added. 

Watch the blog/facebook for more details or inquire within the shop.

May 2012 Newsletter

It is hard to believe that it is the month of May. A lot of the new inventory has arrived and more is on the way. We are expecting a large order of Memory Box dies in shortly so stay tuned. Craft Fair participants are you ready to get your Scrap On...2013 calendars are due in any day. These tend to fly out quickly. We will post on facebook/blog when these much anticipated items arrive.

Huge Sale

Please join us in celebrating National Scrapbooking Day on Saturday May 5th 10am-2pm. Huge paper sale and super deals...and a bonus coupon.... AND..giveaways too!  

Dandelion Giveaway

Simply buy any Dandelion stamp, 20% off on sale day, and get entered to win a gift bag from Dandelion with an approximate retail value of over $60.00

Island Scrapbooking Giveaway

Spend $25.00 and be entered to win this spread of Asian theme cardmakers dream assortment which includes a $30 Island Scrapbooking gift  certificate. Total retail value is $100. 

What's New

- Memory Box Dies - New releases and expanded selection due in soon. Largest order to date.

- Assortment of designer prints by Bella Blvd in stock.

- Time Holtz Distress Markers and

- Tim Holtz Distress Stain due in soon.

- 2013 mini calendars are here!

 Tuesday Hours

Going to resume closing at 5pm on tuesdays this month due to schedule conflicts. Sorry for any inconvienence. In addition to our blog, follow us on Facebook for latest updates and occasional specials.

 

Waterfall Mini Scrapbook Class (Doodlebug Bird)

Do you love Waterfall cards?  Well, the concept has been modified to accommodate larger pages that are great for adding photos and journaling.  The recipient will love the interactive feature of this mini.

Cost:  $20
Supplies:  double stick tape, scissors, scoreboard

Date: Friday 5/4/12

Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

Cost: $20

Instructor: Jenny

Mini Pocket Album with Tracy!!! This Class will feature the Twinkling H2O'S. Hurry as this class has been long awaited for and will fill up fast.  I finally have a commited date. Please note this class starts at 10:30 as Tracy needs 30 minutes to hyperventalate before class. Please don't worry as I am an experienced, well trained nurse and am fully prepared to take excelent care of her. Please be good to her as we want her to teach again. Tracy is awesome:)   Supplies:  double stick tape, scissors, scoreboard/ or trimmer with score blade,  and a distress tool if you have one. Date: Saturday 5/12/12 Time: 10:30 - 12:30pm Cost: $25 Instructor: Tracy See In Store Sample     Pinwheel and Paper Weave Class You will make two cards with Jen. One with a whimsical twist and the other a more elegant style. Come see how versitile this technique can be.   Supplies:  Paper trimmer, double stick tape, and hermafix. Date: Saturday May 19th Time: 10:00-12:00pm Cost: $15 Instructor: Jen

December 2011 Newsletter

Seasons Greetings! Sorry this is a little late in posting this month! Here's what's happening at the store this month:

Hero Arts 2012 Catalog Debut:
Pre-Order the Hero Arts 2012 Catalog and save. Buy today through December 9th for an Extra Value price of $6.99. Remember to pre-order as all Catalogs sold after the 9th will be regular price of $10.99.

Special Introduction Hero Arts 2012
Please join us Saturday December 10th as we will have a limited number of Hero Arts 2012 Release Stamps. All Hero Arts Stamps will be 20% off on this release day, including pre-orders that are pre-paid.

New Arrivals:

• Limited Release Tim Holtz Christmas Distress Inks
• New Selection of Christmas papers, elegant snowflake prints and more.
• New assortment of Orange Peel Textured Cardstock in beautiful colors.
• New Expanded Selection of Mirror and Muted Metallic Cardstock. These papers add bling and elegance to any project.
• New Magazines
• Misc. new stamps and embellishments- Sentiment stamps by Stamping Bella, selected Mrs. Grossman stickers, and more.

Holiday Hours:

• 12/24/11: Closed
• 12/25/11: Closed
• 12/26/11: Monday- Open
• 12/27/11: Last day open for 2011
• 12/28/11-01/16/12: Closed for Inventory

After Christmas Sale:
We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The last day to shop for the holidays is Friday, December 23rd for Normal business hours. Huge end of the year sale and last day to shop for 2011 is Tuesday, December 27th (normal business hours). The store will re-open on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.


December Class Schedule:

Mini Pocket File Folder Book Class


Learn to transform the pocket file folder die from Lifestyle Crafts into an album book. It can be used for many different uses. Use for pictures, a gift card holder, or Artist Trading Cards (ATC), just to name a few.

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $18.00
Instructor: Tracy
Supplies: double stick tape, scissors, and a scoreboard if you have. Copics used are: skin and hair colors, yellow and green and teal color for the fairy clothes.

Island Scrapbooking members- please check your email newsletter for valuable coupons! We have some extra savings this month, so don't miss out!

My Fairy Princess Folder Book

Tracy is pretty genius when it comes to making mini scrapbooks. She took that Quickutz folder die and made this awesome little mini scrapbook using the new Greeting Farm clear fairy stamp set. The set comes with the three original fairies that were discontinued and are now offered as a clear stamp set and are smaller than the originals. Perfect for fairies don't you think? The set also comes with the sentiment shown here and mushrooms.



Here's a close up of Tink...
And here's the inside of one of the pages... she even distressed the folder paper inside!!


Wanted to show you one of the pages where both sides have pockets.


Awesome project Tracy... hmmm, maybe she'll teach a class in the future.

October 2011 Newsletter

8th Anniversary Sale!
In just a few short days we hope you will join us in celebrating 8 years in business on Saturday, October 8th! We are planning lots of fun and activities as a thank you to our valued customers... YOU! We will have giveaways, games, prizes, free make 'n takes, in-store specials, and of course, brand new product to unveil. So mark your calendars as you won't want to miss all the fun!


Sister Stamps 4th Release
Sister Stamps is having yet another release. Get your New Year's paper crafts started early with these cuties. It is always so hard to find stamps with New Year's theme and these are simply adorable. Stop by soon and get yours pre-ordered. Remember all pre-orders get 10% off. Taking pre-orders beginning October 1st. Stamps will be available for pick up Tuesday, November 1st. Don't Delay! Reserve your set today!

3rd Release images are now available for pick up for those who pre-ordered. If you did not pre-order, we do have a limited supply on the shelf.


New Arrivals:

• Sister Stamps 3rd Release Holiday images: Setsuna, Shimo-san, and Yuki.
• Large Hero Arts shipment including Christmas Stamps in clear, cling and wood.
• Huge assortment of holiday paper in Christmas and Halloween, and other prints as well.
• The Greeting Farm clear fairies and Miss Anya Bags
• CC's Designs- Halloween stamps
• Lawn Fawn- New and re-orders now in stock.
• Remember unveiling of brand new product lines on Anniversary Day!

Dreamweaver Classes:
Mahalo to Lynell for bringing Dreamweaver clasess to Hilo, and teaching us several cool new techniques to use with stencils.



October Classes:

Tea Box Class:

Looking for a cute gift giving idea? In this class you will learn how to make this tea box and matching card. You will also receive the instructions for the larger sized cocoa packet box that is great for kids.

• Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $18
• Instructor: Jenny
• Supplies: paper trimmer, scoreboard, double stick tape, scissors, copics (hair, skin and dress- reds).

Distress Inks Again!
Come and learn how to use your distress inks in more unique ways. In this class you will make three cards using two different techniques.

• Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $18.00
• Instructor: Tracy
• Supplies: double stick tape, square acrylic block (if you have one), and scissors.

Box of Drawers Class
Looking for a fun way to pack small goodies? Jenny will teach you how to make this box that when opened up, will reveal 4 drawers that you can stash all kinds of treats!

• Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $18
• Instructor: Jenny
• Supplies: Paper trimmer, scoreboard, double stick tape, copics (hair, skin and kimono- pinks)

Christmas Card Class- Tags
Can you believe this is our last Christmas card class of the year? This class will focus on gift tags for all of your holiday gift giving. You will make 5 each of 5 designs for a total of 25 tags!

• Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $20
• Instructor: Jenny
• Supplies: Double stick tape, scissors, hermafix or glue pen.
  

An Album of Hope

Is this an awesome birthday present or what? Tracy made this mini photo album for Michele's birthday and we just had to feature it on the blog. In case you didn't know, Michele (and Tracy) is a huge fan of cardinals, so Tracy had to include one on the cover...


The following photos are the inside pages of the album. Love how each page has a pocket where the page can slip in and out. You can also journal instead of adding a photo.

Happy Birthday Michele!

After a busy day, the shop closed and the Design Team threw an after hours party for Michele's Birthday! Lots of food, crafts, and just plain fun! Yes, we actually forced Michele to craft at her party! Just wanted to share a few of the crafty things we made and shared at the party...


First up is this cute party favor made by Kelli. Inside the toilet paper roll was chocolate goodies! Thanks Kelli!



I'm sure you can guess who made this card! Yup, Debi used the new Lawn Fawn Critters on the Farm set to make this cute Diorama card. Sorry, this is a horrible photo of it- doesn't do it justice!


Next we have the card Tracy made for Michele. The gift will be a whole 'nother post! Its pretty fabulous, so stay tuned for more on that...

This is Kelli's gift she made for Michele- Kelli's a whiz at making scrapbook pages.


Jen (Jenny R.) made this cool swing card. Check the next newsletter if you want to take her upcoming class.

And here's my card to Michele. Its an updated version of the easel card.


And I was brave (or should I say crazy?) enough to teach everyone how to make this box. Let's just say that it was a challenge for all!


And now that Jen has joined the DT, we thought we needed an updated photo for the blog...

Front row: Jen, Michele, Kelli, Kiyomi. Back row: Debi, Jenny & Tracy.

Hey girls- when's the next party and who's teaching???

More Masculine Cards Class

Most of us have a difficult time making cards for men. Tracy will be coming out of teaching hibernation to help you make some cool masculine cards in this class... just in time for Father's Day! Students will make these two cards and learn how to make a pizza box for a small gift.

May 2011 Newsletter

Wow! Can't believe its May already! I guess the change in weather has also inspired our instructors cause we have a whole slew of new classes being offered this month.

Before we get into the new classes... wanted to introduce our newest Design Team (DT) member- Jenny Rasmussen! Jenny has been providing samples to the store and will be making her instructor debut this month. Please join us in welcoming her to the Island Scrapbooking family!


May 2011 Classes:

Explosion Box Class


Have you always wanted to learn how to make an explosion box? Jenny R. will teach you how to make this great box with matching tag that's perfect for birthdays!

• Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:00 pm
• Cost: $15
• Instructor: Jenny R.
• Supplies: double stick tape, scissors, and scoreboard.
  

Faux Cloisonne & Glitter Card Class


Your favorite stencil class is back! Learn two different techniques using stencils and paste in one class.

• Date: Friday, May 13, 2011
• Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
• Cost: $15
• Instructor: Michele
• Supplies: double stick tape, scissors.
  

Diorama Card Class


Diorama cards are a fun way to layer images on your cards. The coolest thing is that it will fold down flat for mailing! Debi will show you how to make this car using cute Lawn Fawn critters.

• Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $15
• Instructor: Debi
• Supplies: double stick tape, scissors, scoreboard, and Copics (pinks, grays, browns, green and orange.)

Card Carrying Tote Class

You've asked for it! Learn how to make a card carrying tote and fill it with three matching note cards in this class. This makes a great gift to give the person who has everything. It's like taking 2 classes in 1!

• Session #1:
• Date: Friday, May 20, 2011
• Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm

• Session #2:
• Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-1:30pm

• Cost: $25
• Instructor: Jenny S.
• Supplies: Scor-tape, scissors, scoreboard, and crop-a-dile (if you have).

Shaker Card Class


Another requested class from our students! Debi will teach you how to make this cute shaker card using Dandelion Designs cling stamps.

• Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
• Cost: $18
• Instructor: Debi
• Supplies: double stick tape, scissors, and Copics (blacks, pinks, reds, yellows and skin tones.)

Embossing 101


A great class for beginner stampers! Jenny R. will teach you how to make these three cute cards using the embossing technique with rubber stamps.

• Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011
• Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
• Cost: $15
• Instructor: Jenny R.
• Supplies: double stick tape, and scissors.

More Masculine Cards

You asked for more masculine card ideas, so Tracy's back from hiatus to teach you more masculine card projects using different "many" embellishments and themes. We will be posting the samples on the Island Scrapbooking blog, so please check soon or stop by the store for a peek. You will be making three masculine card projects in this class. Just in time for Father's Day!

• Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
• Time: 10:30am012:00pm
• Cost: $15
• Instructor: Tracy
• Supplies: double stick tape and scissors.

Copic Blending Class

Always wanted to learn how to use those cool Copic markers but don't know how? Jenny's back with an introduction to Copic blending class. This class will teach you two blending techniques using your Copic markers. Students will create two cards in htis class. Due to personalized attention needed, class is limited to 4 students per session. Students should bring their own Copic markers with them to class (no sharing please). A listing of recommended colors will be provided prior to class to assist you with what colors to bring with you. Please check the blog for class samples.

• Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
• Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
• Cost: $20
• Instructor: Jenny S.
• Supplies: double stick tape, scissors and Copics.